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June 11, 2020

Clarke Delivers Legislation That Calls for Renaming Of Military Bases and Other Property Named After Confederate Leaders

Washington, D.C. – Today Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) brought forth legislation to require all Department of Defense (DOD) property that is named after Confederate leaders to be…
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June 6, 2020

Clarke Responds to 2 NYPD Officers’ Suspensions

Brooklyn, NY—Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement in response to the suspension of NYPD Officer Vincent J. D’Andraia and his commanding…
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June 3, 2020

Clarke Responds to 45’s Handling of Protestors Seeking Justice

Brooklyn, NY—Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s mishandling of recent instances of targeted police…
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June 2, 2020

Congresswoman Clarke Helps Bring 2 New COVID Test & Trace Locations to Brooklyn

Brooklyn, NY—This week two new COVID-19 test & trace locations will be calling Brooklyn home. Congresswoman Clarke has been working diligently in making sure the need for her…
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June 1, 2020

Clarke Talks Weekend Protests, Police Brutality on Cheddar News

Watch the video here Transcript of Yvette D. Clarke’s June 1st Interview on Cheddar TV’s Closing Bell: Cheddar News’ Brad Smith: Joining me now is Yvette D. Clarke of New York. Thank…
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June 1, 2020

Clarke, Jeffries, Myrie, Walker, Ampry-Samuel & Cumbo: NYPD Officer Who Violently Assaulted Peaceful Protestor is a Ticking Time Bomb

Brooklyn elected officials call for immediate firing of Officer D’Andraia and disciplinary action against his commanding officer Edelman of the 73rd Precinct in Brownsville…
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